Class actions

“Only a first step in the right direction” – Pro Rauchfrei welcomes as well as regrets the decision of the Federal Court of Justice

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26.10.2023 After several years and two rulings by the European Court of Justice, the German Federal Court of Justice has drawn a first line in the sand with today’s ruling*: In future, vending machines with images that resemble cigarette packs must also display the legally required warnings. After years of tug-of-war against expert opinions from … Read more

No more free cigarettes for birthdays – tobacco company JTI issues cease-and-desist declaration

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Screenshot vom TikTok-Video: Ein Päckchen mit einer kostenlosen Packung Zigaretten als Geburtstagsgeschenk vom Hersteller

30.11.2022 Because the tobacco company JTI distributed Camel brand cigarettes to end consumers free of charge despite a legal ban, Pro Rauchfrei initiated injunction proceedings against both the company and the advertising agency responsible. Following discussions with the association, both companies issued cease-and-desist declarations. Social media is in. From self-made home stories to professional influencers, … Read more